Get approval to operate cranes, cherry-pickers or other hoisting devices over a public road
We regulate hoisting activity using mobile or site-based devices.
At least $190
Project Status: When you need to do this
You need to seek approval when hoisting over or above a public road, footpath or a cycleway. This includes:
- mobile hoisting devices – such as crane trucks, Hiabs, cherry-pickers and elevated work platforms
- site-based hoisting devices – such as site-installed cranes, personnel and materials hoists, as well as mast climbing work platforms and suspended scaffolds or swinging stages.
Construction works: End of year exclusion zones
Due to extended retail trading hours, school holidays and increased pedestrian traffic across the City of Sydney local area over the Christmas and New Year period there will be limited construction approvals.
Construction work approvals including crane licences, temporary works permits, road opening permits and hoarding works will be limited from 7 December 2020 to 2 January 2021.
View a map showing the exclusion zones.
All applications submitted will be treated on a case by case basis but are not guaranteed.
What you need to do
Mobile hoisting devices
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Complete the application form
Give at least 2 days’ notice excluding weekends and public holidays when seeking approval.
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Lodge the form by email, in person or mail
- By email: [email protected]
- In person: At one of our customer service centres
- By mail: City of Sydney, GPO Box, Sydney NSW 2001 – DX address: 1251 Sydney
Mobile hoisting devices application formPDF · 67.86 KB · Last updated
Site-based hoisting devices
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Complete the application form
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Lodge the form by email
- Email the form to [email protected]
- Once we’ve received the form, we’ll contact you for the supporting documents and payment of the application fee, $367.
Site-based devices operating over a public road application formPDF · 77.7 KB · Last updated
Permit renewal for site-based hoisting devices
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Complete the application form
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Lodge the form by email
Email [email protected].
Site-based hoisting devices operating over a public road renewal applicationPDF · 42.63 KB · Last updated
Before you start
Emailed forms and payment
Application fees are not payable at lodgement stage. Once the permit has been processed, our team will email you a link to make an online payment.
Control plans for mobile hoisting devices
For further information and advice about whether a control plan is required for mobile hoisting devices, please contact the construction regulation team.
Control plans for site-based hoisting devices
For further information and advice about whether a control plan is required for site-based hoisting devices, please contact the building certification team.
Costs and Fees
Mobile hoisting devices
Usage/change of date Fee
$190
Per vehicle
Kerb lane/Minor Road, through lane
$617
Per day
Single residential lane
$213
Major Road, through lane
$1,235
Per day
Site-based hoisting devices
Application fee
$360
After you finish
We may contact you to discuss your application. This may include a request for further information.
